FTWZ Warehousing in Chennai – Duty-Free Storage for Importers & Exporters
Why Importers Choose FTWZ Warehousing in Chennai
Is Customs Duty Blocking Your Working Capital?
Paying full import duty the moment cargo lands ties up cash in stock you may not sell for months. With FTWZ warehousing in Chennai, you store imported goods duty-deferred and pay customs duty only when goods are released into India. Goods that are re-exported pay no Indian import duty at all.
PAS Freight manages the complete FTWZ process for you, covering inbound customs clearance, secure bonded storage, value-added services and pan-India delivery, from our HO in Bengaluru and branches in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad.
What is an FTWZ (Free Trade Warehousing Zone)?
A Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) is a government-notified, customs-bonded warehousing area that is treated as outside India’s customs territory. Imported goods can be stored there without paying customs duty upfront. Inside an FTWZ you can:
- Store goods duty-deferred and release them to India in smaller lots as you sell
- Re-export goods to other countries without paying Indian import duty
- Consolidate cargo from multiple suppliers into one shipment
- Carry out value-added work such as labelling, repacking, kitting, palletisation and quality inspection
Why Choose PAS Freight for FTWZ Warehousing?
- One partner, end to end: freight forwarding, customs clearance, FTWZ storage and delivery under one roof
- AEO Certified & ISO 9001:2015: compliant, well-documented customs processes
- Secure FTWZ storage in Chennai close to Chennai Port and Kamarajar Port
- Inventory visibility: regular stock and movement updates for your cargo
- WCA global network: smooth inbound shipments and re-exports worldwide
- Pan-India reach: HO in Bengaluru, branches in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad
Our FTWZ Warehousing Services in Chennai
- FTWZ & Bonded Warehousing: secure duty-deferred storage for imported cargo
- Customs Clearance: inbound, release-to-India (DTA) and re-export documentation
- Sea & Air Freight: inbound shipments into the FTWZ and re-exports worldwide
- Value-Added Services: repacking, relabelling, kitting, palletisation and quality checks
- Cargo Consolidation: combine goods from multiple suppliers before release or re-export
- Inventory Management: stock tracking and part-release as per your sales
- Pan-India Distribution: delivery from Chennai to your customers across India
How FTWZ Warehousing Works – 4 Simple Steps
- Share your requirement: tell us your cargo, volume and storage period. We send a clear quote.
- Inbound & clearance: we move your import cargo from the port into the Chennai FTWZ with all customs filing.
- Duty-deferred storage: goods are stored safely, with value-added services as needed.
- Release or re-export: clear goods into India in lots (paying duty only then) or re-export them, and we deliver to the destination.
Industries We Serve with FTWZ Warehousing
- Automotive & Machinery: store spare parts and components duty-deferred, release as production needs them
- Electronics & IT Hardware: hold high-value stock near Chennai and distribute across India quickly
- Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: controlled storage with careful documentation
- Textiles & Apparel: consolidate, relabel and repack before release or re-export
- FMCG, Retail & E-commerce: part-release stock in lots to match demand
- Industrial Chemicals: non-hazardous chemicals stored as per FTWZ rules
FTWZ vs Normal Warehouse – What’s the Difference?
| Feature | Normal Warehouse | FTWZ Warehouse |
|---|---|---|
| Customs duty | Paid in full at import | Deferred until goods are released into India |
| Working capital | Blocked in duty on unsold stock | Freed up – pay duty only as you sell |
| Re-export | Duty paid first, refund claims later | Re-export without paying Indian import duty |
| Part release | Not applicable | Release in small lots as needed |
| Value-added work | After duty payment | Labelling, repacking, kitting before duty |
Benefits of FTWZ Warehousing
Pay customs duty only when goods are released into India.
Free up working capital instead of locking it in duty on unsold stock.
Re-export goods to other countries without paying Indian import duty.
Stock held in Chennai reaches customers across India quickly.
Find out how much duty you could defer
Share your cargo details and our FTWZ team will send a free storage and cost plan.
FTWZ Warehousing FAQs
What is FTWZ warehousing?
FTWZ (Free Trade Warehousing Zone) is a government-notified, customs-bonded facility where imported goods can be stored without paying customs duty immediately. Duty is paid only when goods are released into India, which reduces costs and improves cash flow.
Where is your FTWZ warehousing located?
Our FTWZ warehousing is in Chennai, serving importers and exporters across India through our HO in Bengaluru and branches in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad.
Is GST payable when goods are stored in an FTWZ?
Import duty, including IGST, is generally payable only when goods are cleared from the FTWZ into India. Our customs team will explain the exact duty position for your cargo.
Can I release goods from the FTWZ in small lots?
Yes. You can clear goods into India in parts as you receive orders, paying duty only on the quantity released each time.
What is the difference between FTWZ and a bonded warehouse?
Both allow duty-deferred storage, but an FTWZ is treated as outside India’s customs territory and also supports re-export, trading and value-added activities, making it more flexible for international supply chains.
How much does FTWZ warehousing cost?
Costs depend on cargo type, volume, storage period and services required. Share your details and we will send a clear, no-obligation quote.
Which industries use FTWZ warehousing?
Automotive, machinery, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, FMCG, retail and e-commerce businesses commonly use FTWZ warehousing.
What services are included in your FTWZ warehousing?
Bonded storage, customs clearance, freight forwarding, repacking, relabelling, kitting, cargo consolidation, inventory management and pan-India distribution.
Ready to Cut Your Import Duty Costs?
Get a free FTWZ storage plan and quote from our team. We reply within one working day.
